The Georges Rives Education Foundation awarded nine grants for the 2018-2019 school year to a total of more than $10,000. Teachers were able to purchase, books, art supplies, and outdoor gear. Kids also created their own books, took field trips and invited visiting experts into their classrooms. St. George teachers are so grateful for the opportunities the GREF... READ MORE >
St. George School is the 2019 Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) School of the Year! In the award letter to the school, the MEEA wrote, "Your demonstrated commitment to creating authentic learning opportunities for your students and engaging them in their environment as well as your clear dedication to reaching into the community to create real world... READ MORE >
Check out a recent article in the St. George Dragon to learn about the St. George School Fund, which provides vital resources that help our school-community engage, challenge and meet the needs of all students. Inspired by Wick Skinner’s gift that launched the St. George School Makerspace Initiative, the School Fund helps fuel innovation, fund educators’ ideas,... READ MORE >
I wanted to take a moment and share some more information about the proposed school budget for next year. I’ll start with the numbers and then move to the mission and work of our school-community. You can read more here (https://5il.co/7sxg). I hope to see you all at the District Budget Meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the school gym. Sincerely, Mike FeltonSt.... READ MORE >
Great video on the Kieve Wavus Educator in Residence (EIR) Program that features St. George School students, staff, and our own EIR - the one, the only, Ryan Ford. A big thanks to the St. George School Fund, which provided funding for the EIR program! READ MORE >
You can find detailed information about the proposed 2019/20 St. George MSU Budget here. This includes minutes from School Board Budget Workshops and an explanation of the budget articles. You will also find a PowerPoint presentation with information on the proposed budget, changes in school district expenditures over time, and the items - most notably rising... READ MORE >
Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating... READ MORE >
Two current St. George MSU School Board members will be stepping down from the Board when their terms expire this June, which means we will have two open School Board seats on the May 2019 election ballot. All the reasons that you may have for not running for the School Board don’t measure up to the reasons why you should: this is your school, these are your... READ MORE >
Over the past year and a half, the Facilities and Programming Working Group has met several times to help assess how the school facility is meeting the needs of students, staff, and community; to assist in developing maintenance and capital improvement plans; and to make recommendations on maintaining and improving school facilities. As part of the school... READ MORE >
About Girls on the Run At Girls on the Run we inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Trained volunteer coaches use our research-based curricula to teach foundational lessons through dynamic discussions, activities and running games. Over the course of the ten-week program, girls develop essential skills to... READ MORE >
January 7, 2019 Dear Parent: On February 5th, the 5th through 8th grade students in our school will be taking part in an anonymous survey. An anonymous survey is when the students do not give us their names. About 96,000 Maine students have been asked to take the survey. The survey will take about one class period. Below are the answers to some questions you... READ MORE >
As part of our December service project, the 5th grade CREW is collecting donations of new, unused children’s books to donate to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital library in Portland, Maine. Donations will be accepted until Monday, December 17th and may be dropped off outside of the Main Office at the St. George School. Fifth graders will also be participating... READ MORE >
As we approach the end of 2018, I wanted to share some updates and express my thanks for the community support that makes everything we do here at St. George School possible. St. George School is a community-school and the heart and strength of our school is the community of St. George. Our mission, simply put, is to do whatever it takes to ensure that every... READ MORE >
St. George School is providing you with this information as one way to fulfill our obligations under the "Parents' Right to Know" requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Under these requirements, teachers must meet general qualifications. This means we will be informing parents whenever a child is taught for four consecutive weeks... READ MORE >
The PARENT GROUP reigns. Having decimated the peaceful hallways, the Supreme Leader now deploys merciless legions to seize monetary control of the collection jars.Only a band of STUDENTS stand against the rising tyranny of silver, certain that penny's will fill their jar and restore a spark of hope to the fight.But the Resistance has been exposed. As the... READ MORE >
Dear Families, In August, we learned that one of our two, oil-fired boilers was cracked and needed to be replaced. Our second boiler is the same age (about 20+ years old) and model as the boiler that is cracked. If the functional boiler ever broke down during a cold snap and the pipes froze and burst, the damage to the school - and cost to repair - could be... READ MORE >
Our 8th graders are hosting an Italian Dinner featuring homemade pasta bakes, polenta, Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. The cost will be $5.00/person with a $20.00 family cap. All proceeds help fund the class trip to Quebec City in the Spring. This is followed by the Open House where you can meet your students' teachers and see classrooms. READ MORE >
St. George School is entering it's 4th year as a member of EL Education working to become a credentialed EL school. EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) grew out of the Outward Bound model that focused on allowing students to engage in activities in which they are "likely to fail" and to "not hush up" their failure. Instead, this model teaches... READ MORE >
St. George School is excited to offer MySchoolBucks®! This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to add money to your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also view recent purchases, check balances, and set-up low balance alerts for FREE! MySchoolBucks provides: Convenience - Available 24/7 on... READ MORE >
The Bus Runs have been posted for the 2018-2019 school year. You can find them under Menu > Transportation or Menu > Documents > Transportation. As always, please contact the school if you have any questions. READ MORE >
The St. George School is accepting applications for substitute teachers for Kindergarten through 8th grade. See bottom for details or keep reading for "job description." Advanced knowledge of velociraptor hunting techniques, intimidating strength in the force, and Death Star battle station design skills are not required, though they may be helpful. Also, you... READ MORE >
K-5 Teachers have made room for new books, which means we have many used books that we’d like to see go to St. George families! Come by the school today (8/21) though Thursday (8/23) from 8am – 3pm to pick out a few books. Use the main entrance and you’ll find the books are in the lower hallway. Thank you! READ MORE >
Fall 2018 Middle Level Soccer Coach Middle Level Golf Coach Middle Level Cross Country Coach Positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Individuals interested should complete the St. George Extra Curricular application including a letter of interest and resume. EOE Submit application to: St. George Municipal School Unit Attn: Cheryl... READ MORE >
August 8, 2018 Dear Families, As I write this, teachers and students are already back in school for Math Camp. During the next few weeks, eight teachers and three high school students will work with over 50 students in 1st through 8th grade to strengthen skills, deepen understanding, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and engineers. Earlier this... READ MORE >
Dear Families and Community Members, I am pleased to announce that Adam Bullard will serve as St. George School’s Instructional Administrator this coming school year. In the school’s shared leadership model, the Instructional Administrator (formerly referred to as the Instructional Coordinator) supports, guides, and coordinates teacher teams; focuses on... READ MORE >
I hope everyone is having a great summer! Each year, St. George MSU provides an update on the status of the school and district in the Town Report. I wanted to share the information in that report through the school’s website and Facebook page as well. This provides a great overview of what we’ve accomplished, where we’re headed, and the vision that drives us.... READ MORE >
Thank you for your strong support of our school and all 285 of our K-12 students. Please continue that support by voting for the proposed FY19 school budget at the Budget Referendum TODAY, Tuesday, June 12, at the Town Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.). A budget narrative and the budget articles are available on the school website. Thank you! READ MORE >
There is a great article on the Bangor Daily News website today about an innovation program for local high schoolers, Oceanside’s Fisherman’s Academy, that is helping some students stay in school and be successful. Check it out at this link. READ MORE >